John, today is a historic day.

Juneteenth marks the longest standing holiday to honor the end of slavery in the United States. In the wake of nationwide peaceful protests and demonstrations, the significance of this day echos louder than ever before. 

While many have historically maintained the end of slavery to be on January 1st, 1863, when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, June 19th, 1865 marked the beginning of a national call for equality for Black families and communities across the country. 

Will you sign our petition as a call to Congress to make Juneteenth a nationally-observed holiday? Your voice and advocacy are integral parts of creating the inclusive future we’re fighting for.

Over the past month, we have seen the powerful cry for justice and transformation of our legal and justice systems. The Black community and its allies have risked our lives to demand concrete change to the systemic injustices that plague this nation. 

While President Trump may tout the fame and notoriety of Juneteenth as his own doing, Juneteenth, also referred to as the Black Independence Day, truly serves as a celebration of Black culture, history and enlightenment. In making June 19th a national holiday, we can recognize and amplify an otherwise silenced history. 

The recognition and observance of Juneteenth has been remarkably overlooked, which is why we are calling on Congress to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Sign our petition to amplify the message and enact concrete change in the foundations of our future. 

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We are done whitewashing the history of America. If you’re ready to create real change in the structure of our country, sign our petition to make Juneteenth a federally-observed and nationally-celebrated holiday. 

In solidarity,

Team Real Justice